Gurgaon-Delhi road handed over to National Highways authority for widening
The stretch, which connects Chattarpur and Gurgaon, is surrounded by upscale residential areas, farmhouses, shops and sees heavy traffic
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The redevelopment of this stretch was one of the PWD’s long-pending projects (File)Soon, people travelling between Delhi and Gurgaon through M G Road may enjoy a smooth commute, with the Public Works Department (PWD) deciding to hand over the 8.8-km-long Mandi Road to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for widening and upgradation.
The redevelopment of this stretch was one of the PWD’s long-pending projects. The stretch, which connects Chattarpur and Gurgaon, is surrounded by upscale residential areas, farmhouses, shops and sees heavy traffic.
“To decongest Mandi Road, we have decided to hand over this road to NHAI, which will take charge of its expansion, construction and management. The project requires significant land acquisition and NHAI is more efficient in handling such tasks…,” PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said.
Officials said around 20 hectares are required to widen Mandi Road from both sides. The road starts from M G Road near Chattarpur Metro station and goes up till Faridabad Road in Haryana.
“Initially, there was a plan to construct a bypass. A consultant was appointed in 2012 to prepare the DPR… Bids were invited, but the project, estimated to cost Rs 597 crore, was put on hold…,” said an official.
Singh said the PWD also plans to construct a flyover from near the main Chattarpur Road to SSN Marg, and a feasibility study will be conducted for the same. “Both interventions are aimed at reducing traffic in this area,” he added.
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